A new dragon could make its home at Lincoln Castle alongside Lucy and Norman.
The new mythical sculpture would be the biggest yet, with its head and wings bursting out of the roof of the Heritage Skills Centre.
The currently-unnamed creature could live there from autumn 2026 until January 2028, according to plans from Lincolnshire County Council.
The head and neck section would be 4.6 metres tall, with both wings 3.5 metres wide and 2.4 metres tall.
Lucy and Norman have become popular features at the Castle since they first landed in 2022, with their stunning sculptures appearing to burst through a wall.
Visitors will be able to see the new attraction up close from across the South Lawn Wall.
It’s hoped that it will draw on Lincoln Castle’s history, looking down on visitors in the same way the Norman stronghold once looked down on the city.
“This third sculpture will further enrich the narrative of the Castle, joining Lucy and Norman in captivating visitors’ imagination and enhancing their experience,” planning documents say.
“It presents a strong opportunity to foreground why Lincoln Castle exists in the first place, as a Norman stronghold and a site of power.”
The dragon will need approval from the council’s planning department before it’s allowed in.
The roof was previously home to an inflatable monster during the city’s Halloween trail, and the historic architecture of the castle and Crown Court won’t be damaged or altered in any way.
The dragon’s name hasn’t been revealed yet, although it will likely evoke the castle’s rich history.
Lucy is named after Lucy Tower, once the constable’s living quarters and later a graveyard for people executed there.
Norman takes his name from the conquerors who began construction of the castle in 1068 to control the region.
The dragons are free to view in the castle grounds apart from during event days.
By Jamie Waller (Local Democracy Reporter)
